Meloni postpones Cyprus visit after Modena incident injures civilians

Nicosia, Cyprus. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has postponed her planned visit to Cyprus after a serious incident in Modena left civilians injured. She will return urgently to Italy and travel to Modena with the President of the Italian Republic.

Postponed visit and return to Italy

Meloni is expected to go to Modena to be close to the injured, their families and the local community. Her visit to Cyprus will be rescheduled for a date to be agreed.

Cyprus response and bilateral ties

The Republic of Cyprus said it attaches particular importance to further strengthening relations between Cyprus and Italy, as well as to their common European and regional coordination. Cyprus also expressed solidarity with the Italian government, the people of Italy and all those affected by the incident.

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